analogous
Describes things that are similar in some way, often used to help explain a complex idea by comparing it to something simpler. It implies a relationship where two different things share a similar function or structure.
Exemplos
3 de 5The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.
Quiz rápido
The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: analogous
Exemplos
The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
everydayThe structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
formalThe legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
informalThink of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
Researchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.
academicResearchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.
Our current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.
businessOur current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
analogous to the situation
similar to the current state of affairs
not strictly analogous
not a perfect comparison
in an analogous way
in a similar manner
Frequentemente confundido com
Analysis is the detailed examination of something; analogous describes a comparison between things.
Anonymous means having an unknown name; analogous means being similar or comparable.
Notas de uso
Analogous is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is most frequently used in academic, scientific, or formal contexts to clarify a concept through comparison.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'with' instead of 'to' (e.g., 'analogous with'), though 'to' is the standard preposition. Some also confuse it with 'similar', but 'analogous' specifically implies a deeper logical or functional connection.
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'analogos', meaning 'proportionate' or 'according to a ratio'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: analogous
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